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The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

11 reviews

michaelahoyman's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I honestly didn’t expect to like this book, but I absolutely LOVE it. Lauren Asher is an amazing offer. I’m usually extremely picky and won’t read a book if they’re not kissing by page 10, but I actually still loved this book. Rowan is such a sweetie, and so just ugh in a beautiful way, you know? The ending is super sweet and happy. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Addiction, and Pregnancy

ellawatwat's review against another edition

funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Pregnancy

katierosecrane's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is a little corny at times, but has a good overall plot. I like that the plot is centered around something different and it's refreshing not to have a basic romance book setting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Classism, Blood, and Domestic abuse

stitchof's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, and Medical content

mblanco's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Death of parent

melissa_rueff's review

funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

So it’s not a bad book per say. As a person with a disability I don’t know how I feel about the sister character being portrayed as she was? The main character was nice and I liked her. The male lead has some good qualities. My main problem was the weird lip service we got with the male lead being the boss, acting as if he understood why being a boss and romantically involved with his employee would be bad and then abused his power? Like constantly stating he got the power imbalance and then abusing it. Perhaps I’m just not into the control and power kink they have going here but the main girl had a really good case for a nightmare harassment charge, not even just work place harassment? Please understand with all of that said I didn’t dislike the book or find it unpleasant just a bit hypocritical and out of touch of how scary work place sexual harassment is especially when your entire family works in a place.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Self harm, Ableism, Addiction, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book blew up because of TikTok, and I love the new covers, so I decided to finally pick it up and see what the hype is all about.
"The Fine Print" follows dual perspectives of Rowan and Zahra. Rowan's grandfather created and ran Dreamland, the greatest amusement park in the world. He was beloved, and his passing has shaken the Dreamland community. Rowan and his brothers are each given an objective before they can inherit their percent of Dreamland. So grumpy Rowan has to return to one of his least favorite places on Earth, Dreamland, and come up with a plan to improve the park. Zahra is a spunky girl who loves working in Dreamland, but she dreams of being a creator so she can help lead the vision behind the direction the park should go. Unexpectedly, Zahra gets the opportunity to be a creator and share her talent.
I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. I had some idea about what the premise of this story was before I started, but I had no idea it was going to be framed to resemble Disney as much as it was. As a proud Disney adult, I LOVED this! This book felt magical and lighthearted despite the sometimes heavy content matter.
I think Zahra is exactly the type of girl Rowan needed in his life. He is the classic corporate drone that is driven by the bottom line and has lost his spark for life. Rowan is creative and he used to love Dreamland, so watching him come back to his roots and appreciate the good times he had was really wonderful.
Rowan is not exactly the perfect match for Zahra, but he is a good guy deep down that cares about her and treats her well. He does abuse his power and position of authority a little bit, which is questionable, but ultimately it was what Zahra wanted so I suppose it can get a small slide.
I am so excited to continue in this world and see what the next brother does to secure his percentage of Dreamland! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Alcoholism

crinkledmochi's review

emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a cute read !!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Classism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Body shaming

maffinreads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse

ezzics's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death of parent, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse